Hustler Turf Lawn Mower Accessory manual Fuel system, Engine oil and filter, Engine air filter

EZT Integrated

pump/motor

FasTrak 36/42 shown

Figure 5-3

Fuel system

DANGER: Observe usual fuel handling precautions:

Do not smoke while refueling. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes andother sources of ignition.

Do not remove fuel cap or fill tank with engine running or while engine is hot. Clean up any gasoline spills.

Allow engine to cool before storing machine inside a building. Keep fuel away from open flame or spark and store machine away from open flame or spark or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliances.

Use extreme care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are extremely flammable and vapors are explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property.

Never refuel or drain the fuel from the machine indoors. Never attempt to start engine when there is a strong odor of gasoline fumes present. Locate and correct cause.

Store gasoline in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children. Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gas- oline.

Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.

Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners. Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.

When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel the equipment with its wheels on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on the truck or trailer using a portable container and not a gasoline dispenser nozzle. If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used, keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or con- tainer opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.

Read and observe safety precautions elsewhere in this manual.

WARNING: Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and ill- ness.

Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.

Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank or fuel container opening.

Keep gas away from eyes and skin.

If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.

The fuel tanks are located in the tractor’s fenders.

Use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher. IMPORTANT: Never use methanol, gasoline containing methanol, or gaso-

FasTrak 48/54 shown

Closed

position

	Right fuel
Left fuel tank
	tank position
position

Figure 5-4

Oil drain hose

Oil drain valve

Figure 5-5

hol containing more than 10% ethanol because the fuel system could be dam- aged. Do not mix oil with gasoline.

A fuel shut-off valve is located on each tractor. The location and opera- tion of the fuel valve will vary depending upon the unit. Close the fuel valve to prevent fuel flow to the engine. The valve’s two other positions will allow fuel to be drawn from either one or the other fuel tank. 4-4

IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the fuel tanks. The fuel tanks should be filled no higher than 2” (5.08 cm) below the tank’s fill neck.

Engine oil and filter

Check engine oil daily and after every 4 hours of operation. Tractor must be setting level when checking oil. Refer to engine manual and maintenance schedule for oil recommendation and capacities.

Change the engine oil and filter after the first 5 hours of operation, per the engine manufacturer’s recommendations after that. If tractor is being oper- ated in extremely dirty conditions, then it is recommended oil be changed more frequently. IMPORTANT: When removing the oil filter take precau- tions to minimize oil spillage on the exhaust system.

Attach the oil drain hose, furnished with the unit, to the oil drain valve when draining the engine oil. Oil drain hose must be removed after oil is drained. IMPORTANT: All oil drips or spills must be cleaned off of the exhaust system before operating the machine. Fig. 4-5

Engine air filter

Perform engine air filter maintenance per the engine’s owner’s manual.

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